ZIP 78338 (Armstrong, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78338: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenedy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kenedy County compares with Texas
Kenedy County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenedy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenedy County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,708.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 27.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 46.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Texas, Kenedy County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kenedy County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Kenedy County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78338 since 2015: US-77 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kenedy County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78338 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenedy County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kenedy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenedy County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 9 |
ZIP 78338 at a glance
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenedy County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +67% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78338
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78338?
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenedy County (65 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78338?
Truck crashes in Kenedy County peak in July, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78338?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenedy County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78338 compare with Texas?
Kenedy County records 1,708.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78338?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.